Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 23, 2024

Concussions are commonly encountered in the Emergency Department. We have previously discussed an approach to the question of when a patient “ can return to sport.” That recommendation has been revised ( calling for us to Rebake this Morsel ) and now also pays specific attention to the important aspect of scholastic activities. Let’s take a quick minute to digest a morsel on the current concussion in sport recommendations with respect to Return to Learn and Return to Sport : Re

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The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 23, 2024

Several years ago, I ran a series of posts on my Laws of Trauma. I assembled them into newsletter that contained all nine that existed at the time. If you’d like to download it, just click this link. I’ve been struck by another pattern, and I think it’s about time to add the tenth law. Weirdly enough, it was inspired by Dancing With The Stars.

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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 23, 2024

We do not have herd immunity to COVID and we should reject doctors who seek to redefine basic terms because they are incapable of uttering the words "I was wrong." The post Part 2: We Don’t Have to Wonder if the Great Barrington Declaration Could Have “Worked”. In the Real World It Failed & Redefining Basic Medical Terms Won’t Change That. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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EMCrit

AUGUST 23, 2024

A deep dive into vasopressin EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Core Medical Group

AUGUST 23, 2024

Jason is a dedicated Permanent Placement Recruiter at CoreMedical Group. With years of experience, he excels at identifying top talent and building strong connections with his candidates. Outside of work, Jason enjoys watching and attending sports games, as well as exploring various forms of art, including music, films, and gastronomy.

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The Bottom Line

AUGUST 23, 2024

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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NRC Health

AUGUST 23, 2024

Jon Tanner and Katie Haifley, CPXP delve into the critical role of leader rounding in enhancing patient experiences and outcomes. The post Elevating Patient Care: The Power of Leader Rounding appeared first on NRC Health.

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PulmCCM

AUGUST 23, 2024

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has revoked its certifications of Pierre Kory, MD and Paul Marik, MD, according to news reports. ABIM did not provide its reason publicly. Drs. Kory and Marik are founders of the “Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance,” which has heavily promoted ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19. (Disclosures: Dr.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fires have put a strain on rescuers and forced thousands of people to leave their homes The fire that devastated a vast green area between Cinecittà and Split Tower has left deep wounds in the city of Rome. The flames, fueled by a strong wind and a particularly dry summer, created a hell that put […] The post Rome in flames: mega fire between Cinecittà and Split Tower appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 23, 2024

An outbreak of polio triggers global alarms, jeopardising progress in eradicating the disease Polio, a viral infectious disease that can cause irreversible paralysis, has long been considered one of humanity’s most feared. Thanks to the massive vaccination campaigns of the 1950s and 1960s, it was possible to significantly contain its spread, so much so that […] The post Polio returns to threaten: the Gaza challenge appeared first on Emergency Live.

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